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USF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.
March 16, 2026Research and Innovation
USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
USF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.
March 16, 2026Research and Innovation
South °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ clinched a NCAA Tournament berth after a dominant run capped by a 70–55 win over Wichita State in the American Conference Championship. Riding an 11-game winning streak, the Bulls completed a historic sweep of the regular-season and tournament titles behind Wes Enis’ MVP performance and a suffocating defensive effort.
March 16, 2026USF Athletics
ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program
ConnectSecure has donated $100,000 to expand USF’s Cyber °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ SOCAP program, increasing opportunities for students to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience inside the university’s Security Operations Center. The gift, announced at the CyberBay 2026 Summit, underscores ConnectSecure’s commitment to developing workforce-ready talent and strengthening partnerships between industry, education and government.
March 13, 2026Community Partnerships
From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at USF in battle against infectious disease
A suggestion from a middle school student set Claudia Zamora Cisnero on a new path that led her back to USF. Learn how she’s working alongside a world-renowned scientist whose own lifelong battle with infection is fueling their study of drug-resistant bacteria.
March 11, 2026Student Success
Global Virus Network opens international headquarters at USF
This formalizes a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.
March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day – improving water quality and ecosystem health.
March 10, 2026Student Success
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, University News
Inside SoFlo Rodeo: The student section fueling USF men’s basketball’s American Conference championship season
Meet the students powering the energy inside the Yuengling Center as the Bulls head to the American Conference Championship as the No. 1 seed.
March 9, 2026USF Athletics
Thousands of community members set to attend USF’s free, on-campus festival on March 7
Third annual Bulls Family Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, along with interactive activities, games and a live bull.
March 5, 2026Community Partnerships
Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Infectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.
March 5, 2026Research and Innovation
USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce
USF’s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay’s growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industry‑ready graduates, USF’s innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the region’s future.
March 3, 202670th Anniversary